Easy Raw Apple Pie!
By Casey Lorraine Thomas This apple pie is a seasonal favorite. Try this out over the holidays or anytime - because it’s that good! Easy Raw Apple PieIngredients
For the filling 8 medium apples10 medjool dates, pitted1 tsp cinnamon (to taste)1 tsp pumpkin pie spice (also known as mixed spice)1/4 tsp ginger powder
For the crust:1 1/4 cups walnuts1 1/4 cups pecans or almonds1/2 cup medjool dates, pitted Directions
1. Divide the apples into two piles – one of 5 apples and one of 3 apples.
2. Peel, core and chop all the apples into rough chunks.
3.
Place 5 of the chopped apples into a food processor and process until
the apple is in small, chunky pieces. Remove and place in a large bowl.
4.
Place the remaining 3 chopped apples into the food processor with the
dates and spices. Process until it forms an apple sauce.
5. Mix the apple sauce with the chopped apples.
6. Place the nuts and dates for the crust into the food processor and process until sticky.
7. Spread the …

Using essential oils externally can ease pain from many causes including muscle tension, neuropathy, migraine,
and inflammation. There are many helpful oils, so even if you happen to
be sensitive to one, there are many other options to try.
CAUTION: Never use a pure essential oil on your skin,
and even blends should be kept away from the eyes. Most essential oils
are very strong and must be diluted with a “carrier oil” before use or
they will cause burns. (Lavender and tea tree essential oils are among
the very few that are safe to use undiluted.) Essential oils should never
be taken internally, they contain extremely concentrated amounts of the
active compounds of the plants they have been extracted from and can be
toxic if taken internally.

The are many methods of using aromatherapy to ease pain, and essential
oils are useful in many different…

Place the coconut oil, Jojoba
oil, Alkanet infused oil and cornstarch in a glass bowl. Heat mixture
over a pan of simmering water until coconut oil is melted. Whisk to mix
all ingredients. Allow to cool to room temp.

Once mixture is cooled to room temp, add in your essential oil and whisk until fluffy and the mixture resembles frosting.

Organic wine is becoming a popular choice amongst health conscious individuals
Organic wine – flavourful, healthful, ethical
By Pat Thomas
NYR Natural News
This holiday season organic wine could be the best treat you can give yourself – and the environment.
As more and more people become interested in ways of living more
natural and healthier lives, attention to all parts of our diets becomes
more focused. It’s easy to see the value, both nutritionally and
environmentally, of fresh local natural organic produce in our everyday
diets.
But what about those little treats we all enjoy, such as a glass of wine with family and friends?

Better for the land
Organic wines come from the same grapes as ‘normal’ wines but the
difference is that they are produced without the use of synthetic
herbicides, fungicides and fertilisers.
Pest control is achieved by encouraging biodiversity. Flowering
plants like clovers, vetch and mustards are sown between the rows to
attract beneficial insec…

Like most residents of planet Earth, I’m pizza crazy. I’d like to
say that my love affair started with those pesky Ninja Turtles, but I
have a feeling that I was addicted well before the heroes in a half
shell became popular. When adopting Paleo, I was probably worried about
a lack of pizza the most, and after re-introducing dairy I tried all
sorts of things, from frozen GF crusts to eggplant pizzas.
Finally, I hunkered down and developed a gluten and grain free pizza
crust of my own, and after several failed attempts, I’m happy to say
that you will love this pizza.
Do I really need to provide a food history for pizza? Okay, since
you asked so nicely. Pizza is a food first traced to Ancient Greece,
when they took bread and covered it with oil and cheese (this is also
the base for Pita bread). Italy is credited for adding tomatoes to
pizza …

Are you a woman who suffers from wrinkles, dehydrated skin, and age
spots? Have you ever wondered if there are natural products you can use
to counteract these unwelcome aging effects? Studies have proven that
avocado, lemon juice, and castor oil are some of the best choices in
fighting these aging effects. How is this possible?Avocado
In addition to being a great tasting food, avocado offers essential oils that provides a youthful glow to the skin.
When combating dehydrated skin, simply mash together the pulp of an
avocado or place slices of avocado on your face while allowing the
essential oils to penetrate the skin. By letting it sit for up to 15
minutes you will begin to notice a youthful and healthy glow that will
last for days.Lemon Juice
Lemons are no stranger to the beauty world. Many women use them when
choosing to naturally bleach their hair. This same process can be
applied when trying to counteract age spots.
After washing your face, squeeze the juice of …

Preparation:
1
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and chile; cook, stirring, until soft,
about 4 minutes. Add zucchini, summer squash,cumin and salt; cover and cook,
stirring once or twice, until tender, about 3 minutes. Remove from the
heat and stir in cilantro (if using).

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Ayurvedic herb Indian Gooseberry, which is native to India and most
commonly known as Amla, is a wonder fruit that is the size of a Lemon
offering 20 times more vitamin C than Orange.
Despite being sour in taste, Amla provides numerous health benefits through its various forms including raw, juice and powder.Benefits:Amla is known to be beneficial for health owing to its properties of
boosting the immune system. It offers anti-inflammatory, antiviral,
antibacterial, antimicrobial, refrigerant, astringent, hemostatic,
aphrodisiac, diuretic, and laxative properties.It is known to reduce heartburn, cure indigestion, hyperacidity, while stimulating appetite.Amla is known to strengthen the teeth and gums, while offering relief from bad breath.It claims to fight against cancer and other harmful diseases, along
with controlling diabetes, cholesterol levels and increasing hemoglobin.Indian Gooseberry is known relieve the…

A Mini-Cleanse For The Next 6 Days
By Dana James You
know what to eat. We all know what to eat. But sometimes, we get a
little distracted, a little bored, a little emotional, a little
rebellious... and a little food-fatigued. Sometimes, we just want
someone to tell us what to eat.
Lucky for you, I love to share. This three-day menu is from a 6-week cleanse program I run three times per year.
It's
food-based and jam-packed with phytonutrients, amino acids, Omega 3's
and other nutrients that just make you feel good! If that's not enough
to motivate you, two thirds of the group consistently loses 8 pounds in
the first week. (And they keep it off!)
Follow the plan for three days, then repeat.

Instructions:1.
Make sure everything is chopped and prepped! Chopping this many veggies
can take longer than you may expect, so it is much easier to make this
soup if everything is ready to go.2. Heat the olive oil in your biggest soup pot over medium heat.3. Add onion, scallions, leek, and garlic. Cook for 5-10 minutes until soft4. Add peppers, carrots, celery, mushrooms, and ca…

How to make soup a meal http://www.fitalicious.com/2012/12/how-to-make-soup-a-meal/
With soups appearing more on our tables in cooler weather, why not
have them serve double duty as the full meal? Soups can be quicker to
prepare than other main courses; one pot makes cooking and clean-up a
snap. They’re warming, filling, lower in calories than many other
options and invariably nutrient-rich (all those vitamins and minerals
are retained—and then consumed—as they simmer right into the broth).

Here’s how to make a hearty soup that really satisfies,
ensuring you won’t be grazing through the refrigerator an hour after
dinner.

Use a substantial base. It’s fine to use water as your soup base depending on the recipe, of course—but adding an extra dimension with broth or non-dairy milk will render the soup more filling and will intensify the existing flavors.Include protein-rich ingredients. For the soup to satisfy, you’ll need a full serving of protein right there in the bowl. Adding b…

Pineapple Romaine Juice Recipe This recipe makes enough for one good size glass, or two small glasses of juice. Ingredients:1 Head of Romaine Lettuce (also called Cos Lettuce)1 Pineapple Note: If you don't have romaine lettuce, use another good quality green like spinach or arugula. Directions: Wash
the romaine lettuce and set aside. Cut the top off of the pineapple
and remove the thick rind and core (note: you can juice the rind and
core, but I prefer not to). Cut the pineapple into long slices for
juicing. Juice the pineapple and lettuce, alternating the two to help push the delicate lettuce through your juicer. You'll notice that the pineapple is a bright yellow and the lettuce is bright green which makes a really pretty mix at first....

When you mix it all together the juice turns a bright green color that comes from the chlorophyll in the lettuce. Here's the finished product....

I love it! It is really yummy. Give it a try, you might be suprised how great it tastes. …

4 Ways Boost Your Energy & Happiness
By Casey Lorraine Thomas With
a to-do list that seems to go on for miles you may be left wondering
how you’ll ever have the energy you need to get everything done.
Using
some quick and highly effective techniques to boost your energy level
can be a great way to feel better on a day-to-day basis and also improve
your happiness quotient as well.
Those
who have more energy on a regular basis are far more likely to be more
social overall and those who have a strong social support system almost
always experience greater joy and satisfaction from life.
This said, let’s look at a few fast ways that you can boost your energy levels. 1. Give thanks
The
first way to up your happiness level is to give thanks. At least once a
day, stop and think about three or four things in your life that you’re
currently very thankful for.
This could apply to anything – your family, friends, relationship, career, hobbies – whatever you feel blessed with.
This w…

How to Make Lavender Essential Oil
The
mix of crisp morning air with an end note of the mid day heat to come
makes morning my favorite time of day during the summer.

When I can, I grab a cup of coffee and sip it while I watch the bees enjoy the lavender in my flowerbeds.

It feels so decadent to start my Saturdays this way.
I wish I could enjoy my fresh lavender in the dead of winter too.

I can if I use my fresh lavender to make lavender essential oil!
The technique is similar I the directions I use to make orange essential oil from orange peels. Lavender Essential Oil Recipe You will need Lavender buds. If you don’t grow lavender, you can order lavender buds from Amazon for a good price. Grain alcohol or vodka (a cheap grocery store brand such as Popov
vodka is perfect for this project because it tastes wretched if you
drink it in a yummy Cosmo.) Bowl and spoon or a mortar and pestle if you have one. Coffee filters Two jars, one should have a tight fitting lid Make it You
can use e…